Best places in Ankeny, United States to visit (UPDATED April, 2024)

Best places in Ankeny

Discover the best places in Ankeny, curated using our unique algorithm blending 'Top Rated' and 'Most Reviewed' establishments. Uncover the city's gems and must-visit locales for an unforgettable experience. Please note that certain places categories are intentionally excluded to ensure a refined selection. Ratings are based from 357 places in the city.

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Elite Edge Transformation Center

Gym

😠 We were members for almost 2 years. Had a great experience and wonderful trainers. Unfortunately, the owner practices poor business habits, and after knowledgeable and devoted staff members were replaced with cheaper options, we left the gym. If I am paying over $100 per month, I want to have a good...

4.90 (644 reviews) (~2.58 km from centre)

Crumbl - Ankeny

Dessert shop

👍👍 I’ve ordered online 3 times total and had delivered. Each time they were fresh an delicious. I’ve tried each of the cookies and can honestly say I’ve probably only disliked 1 or 2. Some are a bit much so it’s easy for a box of 6 to last 3-4 days between my family of 3. And don’t even get me started...

$$ $$

4.80 (1.6K reviews) (~3.58 km from centre)

Midwest Mattress

Mattress store

4.90 (557 reviews) (~0.78 km from centre)

Ankeny Miracle Park

Park

👍👍 I've been here a few times before with our students for school trips. Brought my own kids here yesterday. They had a good time, and so did I. This park is meant for all ages and abilities. Plenty of seating, tables, and shaded areas. Bathrooms are available and a water foutain.

4.80 (623 reviews) (~0.26 km from centre)

Porch Light Coffeehouse

Coffee shop

😐 The space is irrefutably beautiful and perfectly curated for a coffee shop vibe. As for the coffee itself, I felt that it was sub-par. My boyfriend's house coffee tastes extremely watered down. We're not sure if it's light, medium, or dark roast because they didn't say. I would probably bet that it'...

$ $$$

4.80 (554 reviews) (~0.3 km from centre)

Main Street Cafe & Bakery

Family restaurant

Bakery & cafe serving breakfast, soup & sandwiches in a stylish, contemporary atmosphere.

$$ $$

4.70 (1.6K reviews) (~3.59 km from centre)

Slumberland Furniture

Furniture store

Chain showcasing a variety of furniture, mattresses & home accent pieces, such as mirrors & benches.

$$$ $

4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~2.99 km from centre)

Dungeon's Gate

Game store

👍👍 Nice, bright, clean, and cozy store. The staff are super friendly and there was even a dog to pet (her name is Olive and is very sweet). You can tell the staff and owners genuinely care about their customers and local game crowd. Love that they also carry books as well as other game and card items...

5.00 (226 reviews) (~2.27 km from centre)

Smokey Ds BBQ

Barbecue restaurant

Casual, family-owned hub serving up BBQ & sandwiches, American comfort food & traditional sides.

$$ $$

4.60 (5.4K reviews) (~9 km from centre)

Ambrosia Donuts

Donut shop

👍👍 These are the best donuts ever! If you want a filled Long John or Bismarck they make them on request and they are so fresh. They literally melt in your mouth. The ladies working there are so friendly and fun to talk to. We keep coming back!!!

$ $$$

4.80 (356 reviews) (~1.46 km from centre)

Nonna’s Pizza & Pasta

Italian restaurant

👍👍 We went in for dinner last night and the place was really busy. The staff were very attentive and friendly. We were able to get a nice spot at the bar and had some excellent drinks while we waited for our meals. The atmosphere is a little crazy but we enjoy watching people and talking with folks....

$$ $$

4.80 (341 reviews) (~1.72 km from centre)

Iowa Gold Star Military Museum

Museum

👍👍 If you are into military history this is the museum you need to visit. The museum is laid out in chronological order from pre-Civil war to modern conflicts. There is a lot to see and do so make sure you plan to spend some time there. Want to see a WW1 Liberty Truck and listen to how the engine sound...

4.90 (228 reviews) (~9.42 km from centre)

Flavory Bistro

Bistro

Family-owned eatery featuring classic Mediterranean entrees with vegan options in a relaxed setting.

$$ $$

4.70 (519 reviews) (~2.39 km from centre)

Lebeda Mattress Factory

Mattress store

👍👍 Taylor and Tyler are fantastic to work with. They have gone above and beyond since November 2021 when I initially purchased a mattress from Lebeda to help me. I would recommend anyone to do business with them in a heartbeat.

4.90 (215 reviews) (~2.04 km from centre)

Amigos Mexican Grill Ankeny

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 We were headed to Kansas City and stopped here for dinner. Other Google reviews said this place was really good Mexican food and they were not lying! The burritos were massive and oh-so-good! After they put in all the deliciousness you want and wrap it up they put it in a grill press to seal it all...

$ $$$

4.80 (298 reviews) (~0.54 km from centre)

The Outside Scoop

Ice cream shop

👍👍 We had their ice cream truck at our wedding and the experience was amazing! Not only was the ice cream great, but the workers were so nice and easy to work with. We had some rain at the wedding that cut into the hour that we had the truck reserved, but they stayed late to serve our guests and make s...

4.70 (402 reviews) (~3.5 km from centre)

Leaning Tower of Pizza - Uptown Ankeny

Pizza restaurant

Old-school Italian standby featuring checkered tablecloths & a menu of pizza, pasta & sandwiches.

$$ $$

4.60 (849 reviews) (~0.28 km from centre)

Duluth Trading Company

Clothing store

4.60 (710 reviews) (~3.95 km from centre)

Costco Wholesale

Warehouse store

Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more.

4.60 (667 reviews) (~4.71 km from centre)

Alohana Hawaiian Grill

Hawaiian restaurant

Neighborhood eatery turning out traditional Hawaiian fare in a functional space.

$ $$$

4.60 (662 reviews) (~3.56 km from centre)

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Best places in Ankeny, United States